CHEM-E4108 - Modern Methods in Metal Catalysis, Lecture, 7.1.2025-19.2.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the student will have a basic knowledge about transition metal complexes. Student will be familiar with the geometry and reactivity of complexes. Student will know the most important reactions and their mechanisms. Moreover the students will get basic knowledge about the industrial use of transition metal complexes.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 07.01.2025 - 19.02.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Robert Franzen

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CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

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    This course is an introduction to transition metal-mediated organic chemistry. Student will be familiar with the reaction mechanism related to Organometallic chemistry. Student will have understanding of different properties that certain organometallic complexes have: Electron count, basicity, electrophility/nucleophilicity, ligand strength/exchange and their industrial use). The main focus will be in homogeneous catalytic systems that are currently used in both academia and industry. Emphasis will also be given to the understanding of properties of organometallic complexes and their interaction with substrates.

     

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, problem sessions, seminars

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 24 h
    Problem sessions 10 h
    Home problem solving 30 h
    Seminars 70 h

DETAILS

Study Material

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    Clayden-Greeves-Warren, Organic Chemistry, 2nd Edition, Oxford University Press 2012.

    Seleted chapters to be announced in MyCourses

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
    2025-2026 Spring III

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